| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $135.56 | 3.405% | $140.1758 | $140.18 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.61 | 12.494% | $270.6718 | $270.67 | $270.65 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.71 | 10.727% | $272.0673 | $272.07 | $272.05 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.57 | 12.824% | $87.5176 | $87.52 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.80 | 3.733% | $187.5493 | $187.55 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.40 | 10.179% | $45.6141 | $45.61 | $45.60 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.91 | 4.380% | $251.4619 | $251.46 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.56 | $1,255.0578 | $1,255.06 | $1,255.00 | $1,255.10 | |